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Fake Aussie biscuits banned

THE competition watchdog has banned imported biscuits which use logos featuring a koala, gum leaves and an Australian flag to disguise their Indian origin.

Ozdownunder Super Sandwich Cream Cookies has halted the imports at the request of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon complained about the product to the ACCC because the words "Product of India" were hidden under a plastic flap on the packet.

Senator Xenophon has been campaigning for truth in labelling, since he discovered that imported orange juice could be packaged in Australian cardboard and labelled "Made In Australia from local and imported ingredients''.

The Federal Government last month rejected the findings of a review which recommended truth "in country of labelling" but Senator Xenophon plans to introduce a private member's Bill to overhaul the laws.